Phone and text scams are currently underway targeting Erie residents and possibly other Pennsylvania residents offering “Pennsylvania Loan Forgiveness”. If you are contacted from someone stating:
“We are reaching out to you because your student loan has been flagged for the Pennsylvania forgiveness program. You are eligible to receive full forgiveness. This applies to all Pennsylvania residents. Please call our office back at (717) 573-8721 to be connected to your loan counselor. Again, that number is (717) 573-8721. Thank you.”
This is a scam! You should contact your loan servicer directly for any questions about legitimate loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, if you have been contacted about a loan forgiveness scam, a complaint may be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Students and their contributors can now begin to apply for financial aid for 2024-25 by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
You and your contributors will need your StudentAid.gov account ID to complete the form.
NOTE: With a new system, Federal Student Aid (FSA) has shared that there may be periodic and planned outages. For up-to-date information, visit StudentAid.gov.
Notification of student eligibility will be mailed directly to you at the address provided. You may also contact your school for more information.
Awards will be provided to students who apply and are qualified on a first come, first served basis, based on the date we receive your completed eligible application, until all program funding has been exhausted.